Obsidian Reblooming Iris

Make any color palette more dramatic

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Product variants

flowering dateMid to late spring
hardiness zone4-9
height33 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
ship as#1 RHIZOME
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

Loose, rolling ruffles
Near-black tone makes a statement anywhere
Adds drama to cut-flower arrangements

Such an enigmatic, nearly black shade of purple is an asset to all sorts of color palettes. It adds depth to the pastel purples and pinks so common to spring, to the fiery reds and yellows and to the icy blues. Really, whatever your mixed spring border looks like, Obsidian will heighten the drama. We also love its wide, rolling ruffles in elegant cut-flower arrangements. Perfect for a dinner party. This bearded iris grows to a mature height of around 30-33" tall, good for the mid-border. It's tall enough you can put some soft-toned hyacinths in front of it, compact enough for towering tulips behind. Iris germanica 'Obsidian'

Product Details

botanical nameIris germanica 'Obsidian'
flowering dateMid to late spring
flower colorPurple, Black
flower form5-51/2" flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
foliage typeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
formPerennial
growth rateMedium
hardiness zone4-9
height33 inches
planting instructionsSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
pruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
shipping seasonFall
ship as#1 RHIZOME
soil requirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
spacing15 - 18 inches
spread18 - 24 inches
sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
watering requirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
winter careMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:

2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone	Select Iris & Daylilies
3A-4B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5A	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
7A	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
7B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-6B: 10/23/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/6/23